The Darasuram temple (Airavatesvara) was built by which Chola king? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Darasuram temple (Airavatesvara) was built by which Chola king?
A. Kulottunga I
B. Rajaraja II
C. Rajendra I
D. Vikrama Chola
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram was built by Rajaraja II of the Chola dynasty and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Question #1
The Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) is located in which city?
A. Anandpur Sahib
B. Patna
C. Ludhiana
D. Amritsar

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
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Question #2
The famous 'Mattancherry Palace', also known as the Dutch Palace, is located in which state of India?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Kerala
C. Goa
D. Karnataka

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
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A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Karnataka
C. Kerala
D. Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
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